Special cell to approve high-rise building plans within 72 hours in A.P.
The newly formed cell is tasked with processing development permissions for projects comprising 12 floors or more — including those with Transferable Development Rights (TDR) — within Service Level Agreement (SLA) of 72 hours according to highly placed sources in the government.
The decision comes in response to prolonged delays observed at the level of urban local bodies (ULBs) and urban development authorities (UDAs), which the government identified as a significant hurdle to high-rise construction and associated urban infrastructure development.
Recognizing the strategic importance of large-scale high-rise projects in stimulating urban expansion and economic activity, the State government directed the Director of Town and Country Planning to prepare a detailed proposal for streamlining the clearance process. Following its review, the government issued formal orders to establish the Special Cell at the DTCP headquarters, authorizing the Director to grant approvals directly within the 72-hour window.
'This initiative reflects our commitment to creating an industry-friendly environment and ensuring ease of doing business in the State,' Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department S. Suresh Kumar said. 'It will significantly reduce approval timelines and promote hassle-free development for citizens and builders alike,' he added.
The Special Cell is expected to improve transparency, cut red tape, and speed up the implementation of high-rise projects, contributing to a more robust and responsive urban infrastructure framework across Andhra Pradesh.
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